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It is important for us to remember those who were part of our group but are no longer with us. May they be in a lovely place filled with good books to read. We remember them with love.

Jane PrentissAndrea Saltzman died peacefully in her home early Tuesday morning, August 13, 2019, just over four years after her diagnosis with stage IV lung cancer. She was an accomplished lawyer, life-long social activist, and enthusiastic collector of all things giraffe. Andrea was one of the very early members of the East Bay Mystery Readers' Group having joined in July 1995. As well as appreciating her insight on the books we'd read, we loved watching her embroider one of her beloved giraffes into various items of clothing, and to hear updates about Ruth, the daughter of whom she was so very proud. Rest in Peace, dear Andrea. We shall always remember you with love.

Jane PrentissJane Prentiss was one of our "remote" members who became a member through her friendship with LJ. A marketing professional, far more important than her career were her roles as wife to Bob and mother to Megan. It was wonderful that she was healthy and vibrant for Megan's wedding. Jane had a marvelous sense of humor and, in addition to reading, loved to garden and animals which led to volunteering as a dog-walker at the Oakland ASPCA.

Jacklyn MelchiorIt is with great sorrow that we learned of the passing of Jacky Melchior, a member of the East Bay Mystery Readers' Group since 1997. A biochemist by profession, Jacky loved mysteries and had three of her own published in Ellery Queen Magazine. Even after she was physically unable to join us for the meetings, Jacky would email LJ with her comments on books, and thank LJ for keeping her on the email list. LJ showed her, her Kindle and Jacky ordered her own. She was admired, loved and we miss her.

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